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The Gratitude Garden Preschool

92 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 926735.0· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2015
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About

About The Gratitude Garden Preschool

The Gratitude Garden Preschool is a licensed child care center in San Clemente, California. The state has licensed it since July 8, 2015, for up to 55 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia and STEM / STEAM approach, with summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jun 2023, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

Summer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Two years through six years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesTwo years through six years
ProgramsSummer camp
ApproachReggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM
Class sizeAll classes are limited to 12 students
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Bathroom Training for children in the Early Preschool Program. Extended care: Extended afternoon care
SafetySecure key card only entry
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Gratitude Garden Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $394 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$394
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$279

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$279

School age

Center$239
Home daycare$196

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Gratitude Garden Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to The Gratitude Garden Preschool since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
55 children
First licensed
2015
License number
#304370981
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Summary

3 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Jun 26, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 26, 2026Inspection
  2. Jul 10, 2025Inspection
  3. Jun 22, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Gratitude Garden Preschool

Is The Gratitude Garden Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 8, 2015.

Does The Gratitude Garden Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to The Gratitude Garden Preschool since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Gratitude Garden Preschool care for?

55, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Gratitude Garden Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Gratitude Garden Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 572-4453 to ask.

What is The Gratitude Garden Preschool's phone number?

(949) 572-4453.

Where is The Gratitude Garden Preschool?

92 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).